Virgil Abloh Reveals Idea Behind Nike MERCURIAL VAPOR 360

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In the eyes of designer Virgil Abloh, the lineage of Nike’s Mercurial football boot is filled with great storylines. He says he’s excited to leave his own stamp on the contemporary game with his take on the new Mercurial Vapor 360.

“For this Mercurial, I was interested in bridging the gap between foot and eye coordination,” Abloh said. “All the dots on the boot represent an optimal place to strike the ball.”

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The idea is two fold: First, to help the wearer recognize where he or she should hit the ball; and second, to present a powerful message to the opposition.

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The boots arrive in a custom box and feature Abloh’s trademark Off-White branding on the medial side.

“In my approach, I thought about what it would be like if I saw someone wearing the boot,” Abloh said, who assumed a stopper role during his high school playing days. “Design is a powerful tool, as it communicates energy and a message, and it offers a unique capacity to make someone do a double take on-pitch — I feel like it would be intimidating to see this boot.”

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Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 x Virgil Abloh worn by Kylian Mbappé

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